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Chess (شطرنج) is a strategic board game played between two players, involving tactics and foresight.
“Arabic is dead – and yet it keeps living” | Karina Karatamakova | 9273 Roots #40
Russian UX writer Karina Karatamakova runs the Telegram channel Karatique, documenting her journey through the Arabic language. She shares why Saudi Arabic holds a special place in her heart and how a 16-year study timeline gave her peace.
Al-Suli: The Chess Master in the Islamic Golden Age
Al-Suli, a key chess master from the 10th century, played an important role in developing modern chess and is seen as one of its first champions. Who was Al-Suli, and how are chess terms expressed in Arabic?
SATTS: The Forgotten U.S. Military System for Transliterating Arabic in the Cold War
When Arabic characters couldn't be displayed, SATTS (Standard Arabic Technical Transliteration System) offered a solution. Reginald Hefner takes a historical look at this pre-digital military system, explaining how it allowed Arabic to be read and written in Latin characters without pronunciation cues, and its role during the Cold War era.
How to Retain Multiple Languages: Tips from a Polyglot Who Mastered Arabic
Polyglot Reginald Hefner shares strategies for maintaining many languages. He offers practical tips on routines, methods for skill retention, and overcoming challenges to prevent language decay.
Why Is Learning Arabic So Hard for Adults? (And What to Do About It)
Adult Arabic learners often struggle with being a beginner. This article explores how the aging brain processes new information, drawing lessons from fields like chess to provide practical study approaches for mastering Arabic.
The 9th-Century Arab Scholar Who First Solved the Knight’s Tour
The Knight's Tour, a famous chess puzzle, was first solved by al-Adly al-Rumi (العدلي الرومي) in 9th-century Baghdad. This article delves into his solution, the puzzle's connection to graph theory, and other pioneering Arab chess players.
